The world is our lab.

Making a global impact

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With The ALS Association’s ongoing support, my work in antisense technology, which was once thought of as innovative and risky, has led to clinical trials that could help people with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Don Cleveland, Ph.D.
University of California at San Diego
Elected Member, National Academy of Sciences

Participate in clinical trials

Funding global research

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ALS Association-funded scientists are currently active in more than 11 countries around the world. We are grateful for our donors who make this global approach possible, getting us closer to our ultimate goal, a world without ALS.

The ALS Assistive Technology Challenge

The ALS Assistive Technology Challenge, a joint initiative by The ALS Association and Prize4Life, is offering a $400,000 award for the development of flexible, accessible technology to help people with ALS communicate with ease. Submission is closed. The finale event will be held on December 5, 2016 at the ALS/MND International Alliance Meeting in Dublin. Stay tuned for the winning team!